{"product_id":"kurinuki-cup-workshop-with-josh-herman-at-granger-hotel-jfin-collective","title":"Kurinuki Cup Workshop with Josh Herman at Granger Hotel with JFIN Collective","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mt-2 mb-8 text-gray-500\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWednesday | April 8th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Granger Hotel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo registration fee. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePresented with generous support from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grangerhotel.com\/?utm_source=Google\u0026amp;utm_medium=GBP\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGranger Hotel\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jfincollective.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJFiN \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jfincollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCollective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a special edition of the Kurinuki Workshop with ceramic artist Josh Herman hosted at Granger Hotel, downtown San Diego, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e964 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Josh in exploring Kurinuki, the Japanese technique of carving clay. This workshop invites you to approach clay differently by starting with a single block and hollowing it out, creating a unique carved cup that reflects the natural qualities of the clay and your own hand movements. It’s a process that requires patience, observation, and trust in your tactile instincts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will be guided through each step of the carving process, including roughing out a form, refining the shape with tools and pressure, and adding texture or surface details. This workshop is as much about process as it is about product. with Josh's expert guidance, students are encouraged to explore the meditative, intuitive aspects of working slowly and attentively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop reflects the ethos that Tao of Clay founder Josh Herman brings to both his studio and his practice where the clay leads and the maker follows. It’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and create something deeply personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTao of Clay has created custom glazes for this workshop, designed to highlight the carved textured surfaces of the Kurinuki technique. Participants will have the opportunity to select from these exclusive glazes to finish their cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-6 prose max-w-none text-sm lg:text-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo prior experience is necessary. Open to all skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAges 16–18 may participate with prior approval. 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